A breath taking display of art work that intrigues the mind and gives the soul a sense of culture, the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses the finest creations, created by man. Time spans ranging from ancient to modern day, the Met can be seen as a timeline of human progression and human expression.  The museum is vast and a person can probably spend days looking at the great number of exhibitions that  depict people facing the realities of life include Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian tombs, and Japanese battle weapons. Every exhibit in the museum is a vibrant example of the specific time and culture, exhibits that were viewed include “Ugolino and His Sons”,  African sculptures, and many more. Through such works of art one notices several themes such as pain and suffering as well as joy and happiness. The actual massive size of the museum is astonishing and actual rooms are custom made to match exhibitions. Continue reading →

The Symphony Space performing arts center in Upper West Side Manhattan was the location of a concert by one of the best musicians from Eastern Europe. About 1000 people experienced one of the most unique forms of music on October 23, 2011. The experience was a connection with tradition for some, and a breath of fresh air for others. However, judging by the reaction, it is clear that all who attended had an unforgettable experience. Continue reading →

45-46 Davis Street is difficult to get to by Google Maps. It doesn’t have its own subway stop and you certainly can’t find it by following a roar of voices. Local art and event guides would be of no use if you were trying to reach the collection of graffiti that lives there. The Long Island City neighborhood that surrounds it is relatively grey and dirty. But aside from the screeching seven train that runs above it, it’s a quiet place. Continue reading →

The Museum of Modern Art, more commonly known as the MoMA, is located in midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York and was originally established on November 7, 1929. It is considered to be the most influential museum of modern art in the world. It has played an important role in developing and collecting modernist art. The MoMA welcomes about 2.5 million visitors every year. A record 3.1 million people visited the MoMA in the 12 months ending in June 2010. The museum’s collection of modern and contemporary art, such as architecture and design, drawings, paintings, sculptures, etc., is unparalleled by any other museum anywhere in the world. It has exhibited some of the most well-known pieces of modern art there exists, including Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” Henry Rousseau’s “The Dream,” Andy Warhol’s “Campbell Soup Cans,” and Henri Matisse’s “The Dance.” Continue reading →

There is something unsettling about a space filled with paintings of decorative deer heads and dismantled rabbit carcasses.

Although these were not the only subjects present in Karen Heagle’s solo show at the I-20 Gallery entitled “Let Nature Take its Course and Hope It Passes”, the theme of death and its inevitability was certainly prevalent. The show consisted of nine mostly large paintings relating to the themes of human impact on nature, the preservation of time, and the extent of vanity, which in this case was a tool used to capture and keep a moment. Filled with colorful, occasionally luminous, and always symbolic paintings, the space transported the viewer to a time that was both familiar and forgotten. Continue reading →

When the average person thinks of art, the question of function does not typically come to mind, other than the aesthetic pleasure one may gain from a piece.However, this traditional view of art is constantly being modified and in some cases tossed out the window all together. Both the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art house works representative of this culture and yet pieces that can easily be mistaken for everyday, household objects. You may be wondering what makes a lamp, or a table a piece of art? And who decides such things? Exactly when did design take off to encompass the everyday so much so that we are able to look at anything and see it as a work of art? The change in perception that gave artists another platform to exhibit the unconventional began around the 1920s and progressed over the decades up through the present. Modern artists of today although given more mediums to work in, have the challenge of transforming the standard functional objects of yesterday into the innovative works of art of tomorrow while maintaining the functionality that defines their mediums. Continue reading →

Deadmau5 and the Rise of House Music

            Music has been present in the world ever since human beings populated the earth centauries ago. Musicians such as Mozart, Elvis, and the Beatles have all attained everlasting fame for becoming the symbol of their respective musical generations. In the present day, there are so many different artists and genres that no one specific person or category can gain distinction over the rest. With this in mind, a new genre of music has been gaining attention. House music is taking the industry by storm. With a rapidly expanding following it will soon become the dominant genre for listeners, and will eventually represent the new generation of music. Continue reading →

The New York Korea KBS concert was packed with thousands of people, many of whom had been waiting for the 6PM concert’s start. One would expect the crowds of Korean-Americans, old and young, but young Americans were a significant, though smaller, group. While it’s strange for me to hear the names of my favorites groups in Cantonese from Asian faces, hearing them in Americanized accents from African Americans or Russians always strikes me enough to stop and stare for half a second.

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An Array of Illustrations, Only a Short Walk Away

The Visual Arts Museum is a haven for a wide range of artistic styles. Known by many as the SVA Gallery, the museum features art that blurs the boundaries between professional and student art work. Most of the time in the museum, you don’t notice the different. Like many visual art venues like itself, the SVA Gallery displays art work in glossy black frames on bare white walls. Continue reading →

One in a Million-that’s the real truth!

Today’s world of music is more eclectic than ever. Artists nowadays across the globe inundate the Internet with their take one of the world’s most objective and transcendental art forms. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other types of social media have led to the discovery of unknown artists that are now taking the music scene by storm. Only in the 21^st century can artists make it big by uploading their music to the internet, sampling other songs, using electronics to produce beats, and essentially dominate the music industry with one simple lyric, “Baby I Was Born This Way.” Continue reading →

Urban Word NYC

Spoken word is spoken but definitely more than words. This art form is able to evoke the highest of emotions, so powerful that it can be transferred from the speaker to the listener in a matter of minutes, without the need for interpretation or analysis. The young artist on the stage, pouring his feelings out into the microphone, transmitting his thoughts throughout the room, create a sense of urgency, sympathy, and reality. Spoken word is a one of a kind art form that can provide the listener with sensations that no other art form can provide. Continue reading →

“Calentura,” meaning feverish, frenzied, and fiery, certainly lived up to its name throughout the night at Baruch College’s Mason Hall.  The night’s seductive salsa movements, provocative singing, and heartfelt poetry definitely served to ignite the stage and hearts of many audience members. Latinos of Puerto Rico, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, and many more all came together that night to celebrate their respective unique and vibrant cultures. These Latinos, known for their fiery personalities, surely added their spiciness into each and every performance throughout the night. Continue reading →

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heroes of South Africa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is known as one of the greatest museums of art in the world, some call it the cultural center of New York. Every few months or so The Metropolitan Museum of Art puts together a special exhibit for people to enjoy and learn from. If someone just wanders around in the Greek and Roman section it wont be too difficult to find the room where the special exhibit is being held. The room is usually in a secluded room with many signs pointing towards the entrance; it is kind of hard to miss. A few months ago they presented Roman Mosaics found in Lod, Israel and now they are presenting art from the sub-Saharan part of Africa; it will be on display until January 2012. A supervisor said, “I believe that they brought it here to New York because here in the Western World the art is cherished more.” He also said, “The countries where the art originated from include Ghana, The Republic of South Africa, there is also a video of a play from Cameroon and from other sub-Saharan countries in Africa ” This begs the question if the art originated from these countries it implies they weren’t there now. So this leads to the question where is the art for the exhibit coming from? Continue reading →

“Through My Window”: Photography by Ahae

                                                      Johanna Mattsson

A grey heron feasts on a wild frog. Animals leave their mark in the deep white fluffy blanket of snow. Clearly defined water droplets captured in mid air. The moon’s incredible shine can be seen amidst the darkness of a clear night. Soothing, nature inspired music playing in the background, evoking a sense of curiosity in passer-byers. Not your typical display of photography, and certainly not in your typical location either.

Walking into the tiny ClampArt Gallery in Chelsea between September 9th and October 28^th, where photographer Stephen Wilkes’ latest exhibition “Day to Night” is on display, it is not uncommon to lose all sense of time yourself. A project that began in 2009, this collection of images is nothing if not a sentiment to the hard work and perfection Wilkes seeks in all his works, preferring quality over quantity in every one of his renowned projects or exhibition. Continue reading →

At the Ancient Greek and Roman gallery, Percy Jackson experiences the ultimate revelation: he is a demi-god. Jackson, a high school student with ADHD, is bewildered and apprehensive about his new challenge. As Percy accepts his new identity, the audience sympathizes with him and hopes that he will be able to clear his name. Continue reading →

The annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Flea Market is an event inundated with New Yorkers and tourists alike regardless of any previous affinity for the Broadway scene. The ambience of the event is unlike that of any other flea markets that are so commonplace in the city. Even the refreshments and scrumptious pastries being sold are personally baked by cast members and referred to as “Wickedly Sinful Slices of Chocolate Cake.” This is the theatre aficionado’s goldmine; whether you’re looking for a playbill featuring the original cast of South Pacific, earrings once donned by Patti LuPone or even the white lab coat worn by Ellen Barkin in The Normal Heart, chances are very good that you’ll find it either tucked thrown haphazardly in a cardboard box with dozens of other gems or being sold at the Grand Auction, where items generally sell for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Continue reading →

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